diet
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++di·et1 /ˈdaɪət/ ●●● S3 W2 noun 1 TO GET THINFOR HEALTH[countable]DFN a way of eating in which you only eat certain foods, in order to lose weight, or to improve your health 节食；规定饮食 Lyn always seems to be on a diet. 琳恩似乎一直在节食。 a salt-free diet 无盐饮食 Not all diets are good for you. 不是所有的节食方法都适合你。2 KIND OF FOOD[countable, uncountable]DFN the kind of food that a person or animal eats each day 日常饮食，日常食物 She doesn’t eat a very healthy diet. 她的饮食不是很健康。 It is important to have a balanced diet. 饮食均衡很重要。 the effects of poor diet and lack of exercise 不良饮食和缺乏锻炼的后果 Rice is the staple diet (=the main food that a group of people usually eat). 大米是主食。 Studies have shown the benefits of a vegetarian diet. 研究表明素食有好处。diet of They exist on a diet of fish. 他们的食物主要是鱼。in somebody’s diet the importance of vitamins and minerals in your diet 饮食中维生素和矿物质的重要性3 a diet of something AMOUNTtoo much of an activity that you think is boring or has bad effects 多得令人生厌[对人有害]的某物 Kids today are raised on a constant diet of pop music and television. 如今的孩子是伴随着泛滥的流行音乐和电视长大的。4. MEETING[countable]MEET old-fashioned an official meeting to discuss political or church matters 〔讨论政治或教会问题的〕会议 COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: a way of eating in which you only eat certain foods, in order to lose weight, or to improve your health 节食；规定饮食verbsbe on a diet (=to only eat certain foods in order to lose weight) 在节食No cake, thanks – I’m on a diet. 不要蛋糕,谢谢——我在节食。go on a diet (=start eating less or only some types of food) 开始节食I really ought to go on a diet. 我真的应该节食了。follow a diet (=only eat certain types of food) 按照规定饮食You will feel better if you follow a low-fat diet. 你如果采用低脂食谱会感觉好些。stick to a diet (=continue to follow a diet) 坚持某一种饮食nMost people find it hard to stick to a diet.adjectivesa strict diet (=in which you eat a very limited amount or range of food) 严格的饮食She followed a strict diet for several weeks. 她按严格的规定进食,持续了好几周。a crash diet (=a very sudden and strict attempt to lose weight) 速效减肥It’s better to lose weight gradually than to go on a crash diet. 慢慢减肥比速效减肥好。a low-calorie/low-fat etc diet 低热量/低脂等饮食nA low-calorie diet should solve your weight problem.na starvation diet (=in which you eat very little)A starvation diet can have negative health effects.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘she’s doing a diet’. Say she’s on a diet. 不要说 ‘she’s doing a diet’. 而要说 she’s on a diet.Don’t say ‘keep a diet’. Say stick to a diet. 不要说 ‘keep a diet’. 而要说 stick to a diet.n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: the kind of food that a person or animal eats each day 日常饮食，日常食物adjectiveshealthy/good A healthy diet includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.poor/unhealthyA poor diet affects your skin and hair condition.a balanced diet (=including all the types of food that people need)A balanced diet is important for a child’s development.a varied diet (=including many different foods)Provide your fish with a varied diet of worms, insects, and dried food.a sensible/proper dietStudents don’t always eat a sensible diet.somebody’s staple diet (=the food that a group of people or type of animal normally eats)For hundreds of years potatoes were their staple diet.a vegetarian diet (=that does not include any meat or fish)a high-fibre/high-protein etc dietA high-fibre diet is good for your health.verbseat/have a dietPeople in Mediterranean areas generally have a very good diet.live/exist on a diet of somethingThe people lived mainly on a diet of fish.feed somebody on a diet of somethingKids should not be fed a diet of hamburgers and sugary snacks.phrasesa diet high/rich in something (=which contains a lot of something)In the West many people eat a diet high in fat and salt.
Examples from the Corpus
diet• The doctor told Tom to quit smoking and go on a diet.• Should I go on a diet?• For 27 years in the jungles of Guam, Yokoi survived on a diet of shrimp, coconuts, snails, frogs and rats.• There is a natural wastage of at least five percent on any diet.• Doctors and other experts also recognise how important a balanced diet is for a child's normal development.• The secret to a longer life is a balanced diet and regular exercise.• Bob's idea of a balanced diet left something to be desired.• a low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables• Since his heart attack, Brice has been on a salt-free diet.• The Italians have a good healthy diet and lifestyle.• The doctor told him to reduce the amount of fat in his diet.• Was Handy Man beginning to include meat in his diet?• So many diets appear to have no connection with calories.• This new diet involves eating very small amounts throughout the day.• 150,000 Californians die each year from diseases related to a poor diet.• People in the coastal region live on a staple diet of rice and fish.• I've tried all the diets and they never work.• LaLanne had added a new dimension to the diet gurus' puritanical quest for spiritual salvation through the body: exercise.• Finally, she gave up diets entirely.• a vegetarian dietdiet of• Prisoners were given a diet of hard bread and vegetables.diet2 ●●○ verb [intransitive] DFNto limit the amount and type of food that you eat, in order to become thinner 〔为减肥而〕节食，限制饮食，按规定进食 SYN slim→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
diet• Naturally I have never felt the need to diet.• She dieted and went on exercise programs but nothing seemed to work.• Janet dieted for months before her wedding.• Perhaps you might even feel like not dieting for one or two days.• I've been dieting for two months and I've lost 6 kilos.diet3 adjective [only before noun] diet drinks or foods contain less sugar or fat than ordinary ones 低糖的，低脂肪的 a diet soda 低糖汽水Origin diet1 (1200-1300) Old French diete, from Greek diaita “way of living, food to be eaten”di·et1 noun →COLLOCATIONS1 →n COLLOCATIONS2diet2 verbdiet3 adjectiveLDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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di‧et1 S3 W2 /ˈdaɪət/ 
noun
Lyn always seems to be on a diet.
a salt-free diet
Not all diets are good for you.
2. [uncountable and countable] the kind of food that a person or animal eats each day:
She doesn't eat a very healthy diet.
It is important to have a balanced diet.
the effects of poor diet and lack of exercise
Rice is the staple diet (=the main food that a group of people usually eat).
Studies have shown the benefits of a vegetarian diet.
diet of
They exist on a diet of fish.
in sb’s diet
the importance of vitamins and minerals in your diet
3. a diet of something too much of an activity that you think is boring or has bad effects:
Kids today are raised on a constant diet of pop music and television.
4. [countable] old-fashioned an official meeting to discuss political or church matters
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▪be on a diet (=to only eat certain foods in order to lose weight) No cake, thanks – I’m on a diet.
▪go on a diet (=start eating less or only some types of food) I really ought to go on a diet.
▪follow a diet (=only eat certain types of food) You will feel better if you follow a low-fat diet.
▪stick to a diet (=continue to follow a diet) Most people find it hard to stick to a diet.
■ adjectives
▪a strict diet (=in which you eat a very limited amount or range of food) She followed a strict diet for several weeks.
▪a crash diet (=a very sudden and strict attempt to lose weight) It’s better to lose weight gradually than to go on a crash diet.
▪a low-calorie/low-fat etc diet A low-calorie diet should solve your weight problem.
▪a starvation diet (=in which you eat very little) A starvation diet can have negative health effects.
■ COMMON ERRORS
► Do not say 'she’s doing a diet'. Say she’s on a diet.
Do not say 'keep a diet'. Say stick to a diet.
■ adjectives
▪healthy/good A healthy diet includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
▪poor/unhealthy A poor diet affects your skin and hair condition.
▪a balanced diet (=including all the types of food that people need) A balanced diet is important for a child’s development.
▪a varied diet (=including many different foods) Provide your fish with a varied diet of worms, insects, and dried food.
▪a sensible/proper diet Students don’t always eat a sensible diet.
▪sb’s staple diet (=the food that a group of people or type of animal normally eats) For hundreds of years potatoes were their staple diet.
▪a vegetarian diet (=that does not include any meat or fish)
▪a high-fibre/high-protein etc diet A high-fibre diet is good for your health.
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▪eat/have a diet People in Mediterranean areas generally have a very good diet.
▪live/exist on a diet of something The people lived mainly on a diet of fish.
▪feed somebody on a diet of something Kids should not be fed a diet of hamburgers and sugary snacks.
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▪a diet high/rich in something (=which contains a lot of something) In the West many people eat a diet high in fat and salt.
▪ food noun [uncountable and countable] things that people and animals eat: You can buy good fresh food in the market. | Do you like Japanese food?
▪dish noun [countable] a type of food that is cooked in a particular way: a traditional English dish | They also offer vegetarian dishes.
▪speciality British English, specialty American English noun [countable] a type of food that a restaurant or place is famous for: Fish dishes are a specialty of the region. | Home made pies are one of the hotel’s specialities.
▪delicacy noun [countable] an unusual food which people in a particular place like to eat: The local delicacies include laverbread (boiled seaweed). | I was keen to try out the local delicacies.
▪diet noun [countable] the type of food that someone usually eats: You shouldn’t have too much salt in your diet. | In the Andes, the main diet is beans, potatoes, and corn.
▪cooking noun [uncountable] food made in a particular way, or by a particular person: Herbs are used a lot in French cooking. | I love my Mum’s home cooking.
▪cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ noun [countable] formal the food you can eat in a particular restaurant, country, or area: Italian cuisine | Trying the local cuisine is all part of the fun of travelling.
▪nutrition noun [uncountable] food considered as something that is necessary for good health and growth: a book on nutrition | Many homeless people suffer from poor nutrition.
▪nourishment /ˈnʌrɪʃmənt $ ˈnɜː-, ˈnʌ-/ noun [uncountable] goodness that you get from food, which helps your body to stay healthy: There's not much nourishment in fast food.
▪fare noun [uncountable] formal the kind of food that is served in a place – used especially when saying how interesting it is: In China you can feast on bird’s nest soup and other exotic fare. | Dinner was pretty standard fare (=the usual kind of food).
diet2 verb [intransitive]
to limit the amount and type of food that you eat, in order to become thinner
SYN slim
diet3 adjective [only before noun]
diet drinks or foods contain less sugar or fat than ordinary ones:
a diet soda
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noun Date: 1200-1300
Language: Old French
Origin: diete, from Greek diaita 'way of living, food to be eaten'
1. [countable] a way of eating in which you only eat certain foods, in order to lose weight, or to improve your health:Language: Old French
Origin: diete, from Greek diaita 'way of living, food to be eaten'
2. [uncountable and countable] the kind of food that a person or animal eats each day:
diet of
in sb’s diet
3. a diet of something too much of an activity that you think is boring or has bad effects:
4. [countable] old-fashioned an official meeting to discuss political or church matters
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verb [intransitive]to limit the amount and type of food that you eat, in order to become thinner
SYN slim
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adjective [only before noun]diet drinks or foods contain less sugar or fat than ordinary ones:
Weight 体重
put on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few pounds增加／减少体重／几公斤／几磅 watch/control/struggle with your weight关注／控制体重；努力减肥 be/become seriously overweight/underweight已经／变得严重超重／体重不足 be/become clinically/morbidly obese已经是／变成临床／病态肥胖 achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss达到减轻体重的目的；促进减肥 slim down to 70 kilos/( 11 stone/BrE ( 160 poundsespecially
NAmE 减肥到 70 公斤／11 英石／160 磅 combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity遏制／防止／解决／治疗肥胖 develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder患上／对抗／治愈厌食症／贪食症／饮食失调症 be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet采用快速减肥食谱；严格节食 have/suffer from a negative/poor body image有不好的身体形象 have/develop a positive/healthy body image具有／达到好的／健康的身体形象
Healthy eating 健康的饮食
eat a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly吃得均衡／健康／合理 get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition获得／提供／得到充足的／合适的营养 contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals含有／得到／提供必需的营养素／维生素／矿物质 be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/( fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acidsespecially
热量／脂肪／纤维素／蛋白质／维生素 D／欧米加 3 脂肪酸含量高／低 contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners（不）含／使用／含有大量／不含添加剂／化学防腐剂／人工甜味剂 avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods避免摄取／减少／戒酒／咖啡因／高脂食物 stop/give up/ ( especially
NAmE quit smoking戒烟
Exercise 锻炼
( BrE take regular exercise经常锻炼 do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise做适度／剧烈运动 play football/hockey/tennis玩足球／曲棍球／网球 go cycling/jogging/running骑自行车；慢跑；跑步 go to/visit/ ( especially
NAmE hit/work out at the gym去健身房锻炼 strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles增强／锻炼腹肌 contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles收缩／放松／伸展／使用／锻炼下肢的肌肉 build (up)/gain muscle增强肌肉 improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness增强耐力／体能／体质 burn/consume/expend calories消耗热量
Staying healthy 保持健康
be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/( fitespecially
BrE 身体健康；变得／保持健康 lower your cholesterol/blood pressure降低胆固醇／血压 boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system增强免疫力 prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis预防／减少患心脏病／高血压／糖尿病／骨质疏松的风险 reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress缓解／控制压力 enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being有助于身体放松／身心健康
Weight 体重
put on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few pounds增加／减少体重／几公斤／几磅 watch/control/struggle with your weight关注／控制体重；努力减肥 be/become seriously overweight/underweight已经／变得严重超重／体重不足 be/become clinically/morbidly obese已经是／变成临床／病态肥胖 achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss达到减轻体重的目的；促进减肥 slim down to 70 kilos/( 11 stone/BrE ( 160 poundsespecially
NAmE 减肥到 70 公斤／11 英石／160 磅 combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity遏制／防止／解决／治疗肥胖 develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder患上／对抗／治愈厌食症／贪食症／饮食失调症 be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet采用快速减肥食谱；严格节食 have/suffer from a negative/poor body image有不好的身体形象 have/develop a positive/healthy body image具有／达到好的／健康的身体形象
Healthy eating 健康的饮食
eat a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly吃得均衡／健康／合理 get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition获得／提供／得到充足的／合适的营养 contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals含有／得到／提供必需的营养素／维生素／矿物质 be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/( fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acidsespecially
热量／脂肪／纤维素／蛋白质／维生素 D／欧米加 3 脂肪酸含量高／低 contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners（不）含／使用／含有大量／不含添加剂／化学防腐剂／人工甜味剂 avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods避免摄取／减少／戒酒／咖啡因／高脂食物 stop/give up/ ( especially
NAmE quit smoking戒烟
Exercise 锻炼
( BrE take regular exercise经常锻炼 do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise做适度／剧烈运动 play football/hockey/tennis玩足球／曲棍球／网球 go cycling/jogging/running骑自行车；慢跑；跑步 go to/visit/ ( especially
NAmE hit/work out at the gym去健身房锻炼 strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles增强／锻炼腹肌 contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles收缩／放松／伸展／使用／锻炼下肢的肌肉 build (up)/gain muscle增强肌肉 improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness增强耐力／体能／体质 burn/consume/expend calories消耗热量
Staying healthy 保持健康
be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/( fitespecially
BrE 身体健康；变得／保持健康 lower your cholesterol/blood pressure降低胆固醇／血压 boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system增强免疫力 prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis预防／减少患心脏病／高血压／糖尿病／骨质疏松的风险 reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress缓解／控制压力 enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being有助于身体放松／身心健康